Chef Manager- Duke Regional Hospital

Aramark Healthcare is part of Aramark, a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services. The company serves millions of guests daily across 15 countries, focusing on delivering quality service rooted in their mission to make a positive impact on employees, communities, partners, and the environment. Aramark emphasizes creating equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where every individual can thrive and grow professionally. The company encourages career development, skill-building, and personal fulfillment, positioning itself as a dynamic place to work for those seeking meaningful challenges and a supportive work culture.

The Chef Manager position at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC, offers an exciting opportunity to join the healthcare culinary team under Aramark Healthcare+. This role provides hands-on leadership and oversight for culinary operations, ensuring that food quality, safety, and service meet high standards within a hospital environment. The Chef Manager will report to the General Manager and be responsible for managing daily food production, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and supporting customer service excellence. This position plays a critical role in managing food and labor costs, helping achieve budget goals while ensuring that company policies and programs are properly implemented.

As a culinary leader, the Chef Manager will develop and inspire the culinary team to uphold standards and deliver outstanding food experiences to patients, visitors, and staff. This includes training kitchen personnel, standardizing recipes, and leading kitchen operations to guarantee consistent quality and presentation. The role also involves overseeing special catering events and possibly offering culinary instruction, making it ideal for a professional seeking to expand skills and impact within a healthcare setting.

Salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $85,000 annually, reflecting Aramark's fair market estimate at the time of posting. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid time off such as parental leave, and disability coverage. These benefits vary based on location, employee eligibility, and applicable legal requirements.

Working at Aramark Healthcare means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a positive difference in lives through excellent service and innovative solutions. The company values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, providing a supportive environment where culinary professionals can grow and succeed by taking initiative and embracing new challenges. The Chef Manager role at Duke Regional Hospital is not just a job but a platform to contribute meaningfully to healthcare food services, ensuring high standards of nutrition and satisfaction for those served.